Both Beijing and D.C. wonder what the other is thinking – Kevin Rudd, Former PM Australia

Both Beijing and D.C. wonder what the other is thinking – Kevin Rudd, Former PM Australia

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In Part 2 of this Business Class conversation, we look at the backstory of the US -China Trade War. Kevin Rudd, former Australian Prime Minister says “I worry that the lines of communication are shutting down.” Using his background as a Sinologist, he notes that both Presidents are looking at the politics of the confrontation. And as, “The impact of a shuddering halt to US – China trade would be profound,” feels that a resolution and a declared victory from both sides could be an expected result. He adds, this dual victory is partly possible as, “The US President has a remarkable ability to re-describe reality.”

Kevin Rudd is currently the President of the Asia Society Policy Institute. The interview was conducted by Dick Drobnick, Director of the USC IBEAR MBA Program.

Both Beijing and D.C. wonder what the other is thinking – Kevin Rudd, Former PM Australia